Nokia E71: A Computer On One’s Hand

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By MAJOR TOM | September 23, 2009

Okay, we’ve seen already quite a number of previous cellphone models that acts and stimulates a full computer on the palm of the hand but E71, in a glance could be just the first-ever unit that truly epitomizes full functionality computing in one’s hand, especially with the QWERTY keypad right below the screen, not on another flap or fold, but right in front, just like a notebook or a laptop.

With WIFI capability and long-battery life, E71 could just be as good as a notebook, only more convenient to be slipped into a pocket.

There’s just a downside with its 3.15 megapixel camera which many test-users had a problem with while sound quality is just average.

But all in all, E71 is touted to be the best of its kind coming from Nokia’s new line of cellphones.

Windows 7 Should Be Free

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By MAJOR TOM |

This might sound like a joke but Frederick Paul over there at Information Week believes it should be, at least for many Vista users who felt cheated when Vista proved to be a failure and that it would be unfair if XP users have the same upgrade price as their.

In an ‘open letter’ to Microsoft, Paul further argued:

More importantly, Microsoft can afford it. In the long run, Vista upgrades will be a small portion of overall Windows 7 sales. And by recognizing and rewarding its most loyal customers, Microsoft could reap a public relations windfall while finally outdoing rivals Apple and Google. Heck, it probably wouldn’t be long before Microsoft made it all back, and more.

Of course in reality heeding Mr. Paul’s complaining would cost Microsoft millions of dollars in revenues and that’ll make everything far-fetched.

But hey, we can dream sometimes, can’t we?

Intel To Launch Larrabbee Soon

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By MAJOR TOM |

Intel is finally entering the graphics processor market with Larrabbee, in direct competition of AMD and NVIDIA.

The new chip boast of ray tracing technology, allowing more realistic 3D environment for gameplay and allows an easier programming platform for developers as the processor is built similarly with most of Intel’s x86 chip architecture.

Larrabbee is Intel’s spearheader for a development of gaming chips, aiming to meet the demands of many game environment today such as image processing, physical simulation, and medical and financial analytics.

Intel on the one hand promises a big jump in development of integrated graphics chips in the coming year.

Best Free Wordpress Theme Collection at FreeThemeLayouts

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By MAJOR TOM | September 21, 2009

I’ve been through many sites aggregating the best collection of free Wordpress designs or themes and there’s this site, FreeThemeLayouts, that I see as to offer the finest of free WP themes out there, all in all.

At a glance, the collection includes design that could might as well be premium and for commercial use but it is such a pleasant surprise that they are actually free. Some of the designs could even better premium themes offered by other sites that offers professional-looking WP theme designs.

For Wordpress users, FreeThemeLayouts is a must visit site and I am sure they would agree that it offers one of the best if not the best collection of free Wordpress themes.

VISIT THE SITE at FreeThemeLayouts

VIRAL BLOGGING: GREAT TRAFFIC TIPS AND HINTS

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By MAJOR TOM |

Carlo Ople of New Media Philippines blogs about Viral Blogging and offers great and very helpful tips in increasing blog traffic and patronage. Every blogger should read about this, learning ways in content strategy and effective use of social sites for site promotion. In essence, this could be the most insightful and concise in terms of content strategy, straightforward and easy-to-follow. Read more about Viral Blogging.

PEARL JAM’S NEW “BACKSPACER” ALBUM GAINS HIGH ACCLAIM

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By MAJOR TOM |

Still a week to go before it’s official release, Pearl Jam’s Backspacer is streamed live at the band’s Multiply, page and instantly gains very high-acclaim as Los Angeles Times reports ” Accessible without sacrificing sophistication, aggressive without flailing, the music on “Backspacer” testifies to the skill of a group locked into its groove but refusing to be bored with it”. Read More of the LA Times Review.